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72 words
German word
Podiumsdiskussion
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpoːdi̯ʊmsdɪskʊˌsi̯oːn/
Meaning
- feminine nounpanel discussion
Example
Gestern haben wir an einer Podiumsdiskussion an der Universität teilgenommen.
Yesterday, we took part in a panel discussion at the university.
More examples
In der Podiumsdiskussion kamen verschiedene Perspektiven zur Sprache.
Various perspectives were voiced in the panel discussion.
Core concept
Several invited speakers share a stage, take turns on one issue, and respond to one another as the public listens.
Common phrases
bei einer Podiumsdiskussion eine Position vertreten
argue for a position in a panel discussion
an einer Podiumsdiskussion als Experte teilnehmen
participate in a panel discussion as an expert
eine kontroverse Podiumsdiskussion führen
conduct a controversial panel discussion
Similar words
Diskussion: A conversation for exchanging opinions and ideas.
Debatte: A reasoned debate on an issue between opposing participants.
Gesprächsrunde: A moderated discussion where several people speak in turn about a topic.
Panel: An assembled group of experts or other informed speakers giving their views.
Definition in German
Ein moderiertes Panelgespräch vor Publikum, in dem mehrere Teilnehmende nacheinander ihre Perspektiven zu einem Thema darlegen und miteinander diskutieren.
Word origin
German formed the word by joining the borrowed nouns Podium and Diskussion to name a discussion held from a platform.
Usage tips
- Podiumsdiskussion is more specific than Diskussion because it signals a public panel format, while Diskussion alone can refer to discussion in general.
Opposites
- Einzelvortragindividual lecturenoun
Related words
- Podiumsdiskutantpanelistnoun
- Diskussionsrundediscussion roundnoun